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    Singapore Armenian Heritage: 175th Anniversary Celebrations

    Singapore Armenian Heritage: 175th Anniversary Celebrations

    Singapore Armenian Community 1917

    SINGAPORE - (Business Wire) The Singapore Armenian Heritage Committee today announced plans for a series of extraordinary events to be held in Singapore during the week of October 4, 2010. The Committee expects this celebration to be the largest gathering of Armenians and their friends in Singapore in modern history. The weeklong celebration will include a diverse range of cultural, economic development, and festive events highlighting the Armenian community and its contributions to Singapore.


    Singapore Armenian Community 1960

    The Celebration is open to all who have a positive interest in strengthening relations with Singapore, Armenia, and the global Armenian Diaspora.

    Internationally recognized Armenian entertainers will perform as part of the Celebration, which will be attended by local and international dignitaries. In addition, organizers are reaching out to Armenians and their friends throughout the world as well as to the Government of the Republic of Armenia to join the celebration.

    The Committee is planning an evening Gala at the Armenian-founded Raffles Hotel highlighting Armenian contributions to Singapore and other countries along the Silk Road. Special religious and cultural events will be held at Singapore’s oldest church, the Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator Singapore, to commemorate the Church’s 175th Anniversary.

    Committee Chairman Paul B. Kazarian, Chairman and CEO of Japonica Partners, commented, “This celebration is a wonderful opportunity for Armenians and their friends around the world to learn from the extraordinary success stories in Singapore.”

    Former United States Ambassador to Singapore and Committee Co-Chair, Frank Lavin, stated, “This is a great opportunity to strengthen the Armenian community and its ties to Singapore.”

    The Celebration seeks to build and strengthen the local Armenian community and its contributions to Singapore through a series of ongoing cultural and economic development activities. Significant Armenian contributions to Singapore include: the first Christian Church, St. Gregory; the renowned Raffles Hotel; the National Flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim; and, the leading national newspaper, the Straits Times.

    Haig Didizian, a prominent member of the international Armenian community, noted “Armenians throughout the world should attend the celebration and experience the rich culture of both Singapore and its Armenian community, and to witness firsthand the significance of the Church in Armenian life.”

    Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-At-Large at the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs observed, “Strengthening the Armenian community in Singapore is a great benefit to all,” and encourages all to visit and experience firsthand the wonders of Singapore.

    Singapore’s Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew’s visit to the Republic of Armenia from 17-19 September 2009, where he will meet with His Holiness Karekin II Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and members of the National Competitive Foundation of Armenia, is a historic step in strengthening Singapore-Armenian relations.

    Those interested in learning more about, or participating in, the events should contact [email protected].

    Information on the history of the Armenian Church and the Armenian community in Singapore can be found at www.armeniansinasia.org.

    A panoramic video tour of the Church can be viewed at www.singaporevr.com/vrs/ArmenianChurch/ArmenianChurchInside.html. (Pretty Cool)

    Over the next several months, there will be announcements of additional Co-chairs who share the common passion to rebuild the strength of the Armenian community in Singapore, as well as announcements of additional events.

    http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/s...s,961239.shtml
    Last edited by KanadaHye; 09-16-2009, 07:01 PM.
    "Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you're a man, you take it." ~Malcolm X
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    Re: Singapore Armenian Heritage: 175th Anniversary Celebrations

    Hmm, i do business with singapore now, wonder if i can do it with armenians there instead.
    Hayastan or Bust.

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      Re: Singapore Armenian Heritage: 175th Anniversary Celebrations

      Originally posted by Haykakan View Post
      Hmm, i do business with singapore now, wonder if i can do it with armenians there instead.
      Wonder what kind of business they do there now. Nice summary of Armenia on their page. I sometimes think these little Armenian communities in remote parts of the world puts the bigger ones to shame. http://armeniansinasia.org/about/

      Armenia

      Traditional Armenia lies in an area between the Black and Caspian seas, in the region known as the Caucasus. This land has been the home of civilization since civilization began. Many argue that Armenia fits the legendary location of the Garden of Eden, and travelers from ancient times to this day give testimony that Noah’s Ark still rests on Mt. Ararat, the heart of Armenia.



      The present-day Republic of Armenia occupies but a fraction of what was ancient Armenia, which extended from the lesser Caucasus Mountains south across the Armenian Plateau to the Taurus Mountains. Frequent earthquakes still remind us that the land lies near the great geological fault between the Asian and African subcontinent plates. The Armenian plateau is a highland, which rises directly above its surrounding regions. Geography undoubtedly played a key role in the history and culture of Armenia. Forming an important crossroad for trade and commerce between Asia and Europe, Armenia was destined to be thrown into adversity. The land, with its untold riches and its strategic position of primary import, stirred the ambitions of many “superpowers” within the region.

      For a succession of centuries, the Armenians were in constant warfare with invaders and conquerors-Assyrians, Romans, Byzantines, Parthians, Arabs and Turks. Armenians maintained their historical identity and upheld their national heritage against great odds. Although occasionally overpowered by superior forces and reduced to the status of vassals, the nation nevertheless enjoyed a semblance of national autonomy. Yet, the very vicissitudes that troubled its existence contributed to the creation of a varied and original culture, held together by the constants of social, intellectual and religious institutions.

      By the end of the nineteenth century, the Armenian communities outside the Ottoman and Russian empires, with the exception of Iran and Egypt, had either assimilated religiously and culturally, or had lost their economic and political influence and were generally reduced to insignificant clusters in a number of urban centers across the old world. The massacres of 1895-1896 and the anti-Armenian policies of Sultan Abdul-Hamid forced many Armenians to emigrate from Anatolia. Some joined the communities in Europe and the Middle East, others journeyed to the Americas.

      The Armenian genocide created hundreds of thousands of refugees who eventually settled both in the old and new worlds. Although a significant number repatriated to the Armenian republic in 1918-1919, many, as we have seen, fled in 1920-1921, or were deported by Stalin in 1936-1939. A second wave of approximately 100,000 repatriates arrived in Soviet Armenia in 1945-1948 and a third, much smaller group in 1953-1965. By 1985, however, nearly half of the post-war repatriates had emigrated to the West. Revolutions and civil wars in Asia and North Africa, throughout the four decades following the Second World War, resulted in the diminishing of the Armenian communities there and the growth of the Armenian Diaspora in Europe, Australia, and the Americas.

      The historical events of the last one hundred years have thus resulted in a pattern whereby new Armenian immigrants have rejuvenated older diasporas by reviving their Armenian identity. At present Armenians, together with the xxxs, are the only significant nationality/religious group which have more members living in the Diaspora than in their own country. It is estimated that out of the more than seven million Armenians in the world barely over three million live in the Armenian republic. Armenians are to be found in almost every country of the globe.
      "Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you're a man, you take it." ~Malcolm X

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        Re: Singapore Armenian Heritage: 175th Anniversary Celebrations

        Author Of Singapore's Economic "Miracle" To Meet With Armenian Entrepreneurs
        From: Sebouh Z Tashjian <[email protected]>
        Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:55:14 +0500 (AMST)

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        AUTHOR OF SINGAPORE'S ECONOMIC "MIRACLE" TO MEET WITH ARMENIAN ENTREPRENEURS

        PanARMENIAN.Net
        16.09.2009 23:57 GMT+04:00

        /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Singapore's Minister-Mentor Lee Kuan will be visiting
        Armenia on January 17-19. During his visit, Mr. Kuan will meet with
        Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Catholicos of All Armenians
        Karekin II. He will also take part in Competitiveness Council session
        to be presided over by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan.

        Author of Singapore's economic "miracle" will also have meeting with
        Armenian entrepreneurs, RA MFA press service reports.
        Hayastan or Bust.

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          Re: Singapore Armenian Heritage: 175th Anniversary Celebrations

          Here is some more history I dug up about the relationship between Singapore and Armenia:


          The Armenian Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator stands as a monument to Singapore’s earliest days. When the East India Company established their presence in Singapore in 1819 it was only natural that members of the Armenian community, mostly from Calcutta, would follow. The Armenians were some of the most influential merchants in India and their ties with the East India Company dated back to the late 1600s.

          This church, Singapore’s first, was completed in January 1836 with half the funds coming from Singapore’s 12 Armenian families and the remainder from overseas Armenians and other local merchants. The architect of the building was none other than George Drumgoole Coleman, who besides being Singapore’s most important architect was also Overseer of Convicts and Superintendent of Public Works. The adjacent street linking the Church with City Hall is named after him.

          The church has a cruciform shape and resembles the Church of Echmiadzin in Northern Armenia. However it’s also magnificent for incorporating many elements of colonial British Neo-classical architecture. Timbre-louvred windows allow ventilation while preventing rain or direct sunlight. The high ceiling allows the pews to stay relatively cool while enhancing internal acoustics. The steps to enter the church were a late addition, as originally the porches accommodated horse-drawn carriages to be drawn right alongside. And the pedimented porticos and Doric columns very much reflect the architecture of the day.

          The church interior is beautiful and meditative in its simplicity. There are few ornaments and no icons of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, the 4th century monk that brought Christianity to Armenia. Perhaps in tribute to its patron saint, in 1909, the church became the first building in Singapore to boast an electric lamp (surely, the living patrons were also instrumental).

          The tombstones in front of the church are a recent addition, moved there only in 1988 after their original burial grounds were exhumed. On the stones you’ll find the names of Singapore’s most influential Armenian families.

          The Sarkies’ brothers (Arshak, Aviet and Tigran) built and operated South East Asia’s grandest hotels: the Raffles in Singapore, E&O in Penang and The Strand in Rangoon. Catchik Moses was a leading merchant, shareholder in the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company and founder of Singapore’s newspaper, The Straits Times. Agnes Joaquim (Ashkhen Hovakimian), discovered a hybrid orchid that is now Singapore’s national flower and is named after her.

          Today, Singapore’s Armenian community is largely gone – many left after World War II – and regular services are no longer offered. But thankfully the church has been preserved and remains one of Singapore’s most peaceful locations. Next time you're in the neighborhood, take a moment to step into the church to admire this contemplative space and all the changes that have enveloped it over the last one hundred and seventy years.

          For anyone interested in Armenian genealogy in Singapore there is a good book by Nadia Wright called "Respected Citizens, The History of Armenians in Singapore and Malaysia". Her website is http://www.amassia.com.au

          Last edited by KanadaHye; 09-18-2009, 04:40 PM.
          "Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you're a man, you take it." ~Malcolm X

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            Re: Singapore Armenian Heritage: 175th Anniversary Celebrations

            Originally posted by KanadaHye View Post
            Not to go off-topic but I have the urge to comment every time I see an inaccurate map, like the one I quoted here by that Armenian website. Purge this garbage from Armenian websites! I will contact this website and ask them to either re-draw the map they have created here or to find another one on the Internets and replace it. Nagorno-Karabakh is NOT an enclave! It has borders with Armenia and Iran.

            Azerbaboon: 9.000 Google hits and counting!

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              Re: Singapore Armenian Heritage: 175th Anniversary Celebrations

              Originally posted by Federate View Post
              Not to go off-topic but I have the urge to comment every time I see an inaccurate map, like the one I quoted here by that Armenian website. Purge this garbage from Armenian websites! I will contact this website and ask them to either re-draw the map they have created here or to find another one on the Internets and replace it. Nagorno-Karabakh is NOT an enclave! It has borders with Armenia and Iran.

              This is a much better map of Karabakh/Artsakh Fed jan.

              I just wish that one of these days we would attach the Wilsonian Armenia to this map.
              Last edited by Federate; 09-18-2009, 06:44 PM.

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                Re: Singapore Armenian Heritage: 175th Anniversary Celebrations

                Heres some good examples of the REAL Armenia-Karabakh
                maps:





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                  Re: Singapore Armenian Heritage: 175th Anniversary Celebrations

                  Այո Այո, Քոնէ Ուիլսընեան Հայաստանի մէջ կ'իյնայ մեր Վանայ Լիճը:

                  Սակայն մի օր երազս է որ ծովից ծով Հայաստան ունենանք կրկին: Բայց ատոր համար մեր ապագայ սերունդը բոլորը պէտք պիտի ըլլայ որ Հայաստան բոխադրուին եւ սկսին շատ ու շատ պէպեքներ ունենան, ծնին:
                  Last edited by Anoush; 09-18-2009, 06:55 PM.

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                    Re: Singapore Armenian Heritage: 175th Anniversary Celebrations

                    Originally posted by Anoush View Post
                    This is a much better map of Karabakh/Artsakh Fed jan.

                    I just wish that one of these days we would attach the Wilsonian Armenia to this map.
                    The maps are being drawn up... lol

                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrMIT...eature=related
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